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PERSONNE INFORMATTONTR eens.
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ISSUE PROVISIONAL OPEQATIONAL APPROVAL

EXTEND POA FOR DAYS UNTIL

REINSTATE POA FoR Days UNTIL

CURITY OFFICE SY ti,

PREPARE CANCELLATION FoRw
(Seo "Reoscha® for Re on)

REQUEST RESULTS TECH INTERROGATION Fade:
Dstcuntty ofrice Coervision

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POMORANIUM FOR! Chief, Office of Security

VIA s Chief, CI/0A
SUBJECT 2 Harold Rg, NOPMAYR (ps)
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1. Tt te requested that the CSA granted Rarold , NOZHAYR (ps),
formerly called Arthur 0. VAIVADA (ps), on 3 July 1957 for use 4h
Guba under Project AMPHODANCH and later amended to cover his use 4n
ay Mexdeo under Project, LIZIGE, be further anendsd to cover his PCS te
“ Headquarters. waved Unley the inne, the Sashington, D.C. ares
‘ill also be covered under the LIFDGE Project.

2. Attached 40 @ new PRO, Part If to cover he activity in
uae United States. NOFHAYR will continue to live under cover and
Headquarters,” Touentaned overseas after a tio year tour at

. 3. cle ore Deng requtied under snarata cover otha wife
ae and. aisterinlay who are also Tving with him,

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a SUBJECT: Ross Lester CROZIER

1. Reference is made to your request to this office dated

2. The reply. to your request is contained in the attached
memorandum from the Office of Security dated_29 .tume 1959

Pose EE enter, er/on


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CASE NO.

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Processing Branch: TAKE ACTION INDICATED BELOW ON SUBJECT CASE:
; (Always check "Rezarxs" for limitations or details)

INSTRUCTION SHEET

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tssut PROVISTONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL |
. EXTEND POA FOR, DAYS UNTIL aa REQUEST FLELD TRACES

3 BEINSTATE POR FOR Days UNTIL ecourst LJeros Oro 1
| Cwice Foe 5.0. Disoices Ore: INDICES REQUEST ADDITIONAL BICGRAPHIC DATA

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| BEQUEST RESULTS STAFF "D" DOSSIER REVIEW

PECPARE CANCELLATION FORw |

REQUEST OPERATIONAL & DIVISION TRACES

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29 JUN 1259 :

M2MORANDUM FOR: Chief, CI/OA i . bee

PROM ; Deputy Director of Security (Investigations — Poo
and Support) ;
- SUBJECT : (25507
HL 2569

mo 1. Reference ia made to a mezorandum dated 17 April 1958 from
. WA Division through CI/OA requesting that the Covert Security Approval
granted on 3 July. 1957 be amended to permit Subject's utilization as
@ career agent in Mexico City under Project L1=DGE.

: This will confirm the verbal Cevert Security Approval granted
to Mr. Larry Sulc, WH Division on 3 June 1958 for the use described
above. ;

ve 2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in Clandestine

- gexvices Instruction No. 10-5 and Clandestine Services Instruction -
Pield No. 10-5, a covert security approval is grented for the use of
the Subject, as described in your request as set forth in paragraph 1,
above. . . me mo /

3. Subjects of covert security approvals are not, to represent _
themselves as; nor are they to be represented as, employees of, CIA. |

fee re es eeeenseainie epatreimatenes Umrao

eb, h. Your attention is called to the fact that a covert sequrity |
7s. >” approval does not constitute complete compliance vith the provfftons
: Se of CIA Regulation 10-210. Therefore, if you should desire at aglater
vests) - 7. +. @ate to change the status or use of this individual, a request for
Ee approval to cover any proposed change should be submitted to th
. §. This approval becomes invalid in the event the ‘subject B
services are not utilized within six months of the date of. this -
memorandum. . : :

_ FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITT:

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29 May 1958

" MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

SUBJECT; AMPRODARCH/2
C2507

_ 1. On 23 April 1958 Me. Lou Henby of the Office of Security
called in connection with the. above designated case, specifically
regarding the contingencies upon which the CSA dated 3 July 1997
was granted. '

2. Mr. Hamby advised that ‘the: ‘investigation of Subject.
has been completed and he has been given an TOPEASTER, both with
‘favorable results. . :

"3. %In view of the foregoing the restrictions (contingencies)
“An the 3 July 1957 spproval are now renoved. WH Division has been

notified.

kh, Jim Burton, "project Hrench t1/OA, vas"given the The
above information also. Ee advised FI/Pw jects in order that .
‘ further action eould be taken in connection with the Project

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PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION ON THE CASE SET FORTH ABOVE.

REMARKS: .

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- : | ISSUE OPERATIONAL APPROVAL - | REQUEST Rt TRACES ;
of smu PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL | REQUEST OPERATIONAL & DIV. TRACES ’
INVESTIGATION STILL OUTSTANDING i
Forwar , :
| QRMARD ATTACHMENT TO DIVISION . | necuest [eee s :
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, . | fser TO @E/ARCHIVES | REQUEST RESULTS OF TECH. INTERROGATION ;
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“Type of prooot Ferrie, Mie, ot, Peta hee. be ussd es 6/0

Case orticer.. ame Pubett moon, BAL eee. PBs _

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Amendment........2.0% Extension for.......months; ‘termination. seeeee

1 Mey 1958 3 Aorth 1999

Project approval period FLOM. cee sceccececeeretOvecee eee ee ec wee ee wwe

; Recommendations: ; : . - .
“A. CE/OA recomanis opprovel on conitttdon the agent R. RUEMAYR receives, fras-
the office of Soourity, i pectberepr dyed tial perch iooment in Mexico City end —

Annee new request f for can 4 for Subject ‘a. use ) ta Yxteo City was ‘qbaltted tothe cffics
S51 tay remanent CEA ca:

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for Gubjoct's vito. Thay hava stated, bowver, that ualess the wife can be clesrod ani ce
Zemite ore slam, 1% 1s douviful casther © now clearance would bo ieee’ far the

“Bate of Evaluation, BANA... woe Mitton 8: Bests
ons, ~ Pt Yrsgects c1/oa ng Officer

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"UP april 1958

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Office of Security
A t Chief, CI/0s
FDH t C/atD

SUBJECT _% Harold 8. NOBIAYR (ps) -
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It is requested that the CEA eranted ilerold ‘R. HOEMAYR (ps), forserly
“ galled Arthur 0, VAIVADA (ps), oa 3 July 1957 for use in Cuba under Project :
AAPHODARCH, bs enonded to perait his wee in Hexteo City. NORMAYR wilh” 7 i ys
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“" he transferred PCS ‘to Mexico City in Nay 1953 whore-he will be eerried under 7
- -Profect LIFME which io being prepared for subatesion to 71/?rejects for
 SBprevel, Attached is a new PRQ Part Id which covers our proporod uso ;
ef HODUTR tn Hoxton, —

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q - PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE
i PART II - OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
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. | : AMSTAUCTIONS TO CASE OFFICER: ce gee . a
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' 2. Part tt of PRO ts classlfied, ust bo Filled In by the Case Officer and Vs not to be
t shoon to subject. . .

. 3. Meadquerters-eill not be able to provide an Operational Cleecance untess It receives
~ i . . ers to ali questions on page) of Part 1 (items 2 to 123, and to all questions of

Part 01 Citess 35 to 58).

Ge in emergency these ansaers, keyed to Heaas 1 tol2 by nvader, and with summary of Part
may be cadled to Beadquerters, followed promptly by pouch with complete datas :

“Fully completed PRO aust be sent to Meadquarters as s00n 33 possible, two coptes of
Port 1 Uinctuding copy tn subject's handeriting, Tf posstolel ang one copy of Part It.

Date acquired tater aust be sent to Headquarters In PRQ format on a continuing basis.

cones

i: - Yo All pages of both parts alll pear the PRO nuaber, composed of ta? Station syadol
re (bt PRO Col number assigned consecutively by the flald stations e.g. PGasPRoI0.

2. NGZYAYER (p)_- (formerly A VATYADA

Cryptonyn Herold rtour_G.
How, when and vhere was eubject first contacted or. developed?

Subject was first recruite: in ranana as HYDACPAYSIC in Noventer 298
ard trensferred to Costa ica in‘ approved iUcACOID project. Subse-

_ quently was transferred to BIRADIAL project, P2SUCCESS and in 195k to
‘KUPSODARCA project (Cuba) wit which he is currently identified. His
transfer to en2 activity in tiexico will be covered by Froject LEISDGS.
Could subject be turned over quickly and in 4 secure manner to. -

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_ someone else for handling? {es To whom? Record over the
past years shows that suzject nas easily been turned over to eifferent
projects and case officers. oo ad

“Best estimte of subject's motivation - we
__ Subject is motivated oy ais interest in intelligence work, desire to i
* Savance in the orsanization as a career, its remuneration and as loyal ©

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; ton 7 ; “Result? What else has been done to verify biographical 4 information :
"furnished by subject? pS bess
mo, 7 _< Checked vpon recrvitmen* in Panama: in 1919 and sibsequently uon uo. . a ,
i transfer to otner Projects. _ _ ; | .
: 7 7 hi. What control existe over subject at present? Hov can it be increased? 7
i Subject is controlled threugi cependance on salary, loyalty because of ;
E - Americen heritace, past Army and Ager.cy service, ard a desire for a : oh
: ‘\ “career in intelligence work. ; i
i 42. For what service does he think he is working? What does he think
becomes of hie information? — sO

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43, Zxplain fully subject's past or present connection with ‘any

| ; _ Gntelligence service, 99 22) SN ON Pett hae nade geet 08 8

“_ While in the US Army and U.3.4.7. fron 1940 = 1915 and again f from
29k6 = = 1909, Subject was concerned with: “intelligence. ee

pest qualified by education and experience to furnteh? Give.
- evaluation of information received.

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_ explain. . tre gt earpien Delsd. eenbly

"It 4s anticipated Subject will be an outsice case officer for the vexico
_ City Station, handling Communist and Marxist party operations. Subject -

. wiil also act as 2 spotter and recruiter. .

| 46, Bas he been given epecial training as 6D agent Explain.

i ‘Subject received intelligence ‘training oy the Army. He was. given covert
: training by KUBARK fron 5 Getober throuch 25 Kovenber 1953, and again
ae from 25 warch 1957 through 7} Hay 1957. Additicnal training will be:
Bt ; given nim at deadquarters from 21 April terozgh 23 Hay 1958. :
iJ OS NT. How and from whom does he ‘obtain information? ees

His principal funetion will be that of handling and spotting agents.

48, Ia at _ proposed to pay subject a regular salary? ie 80, enount per

veok, ‘month, etc. “Explain any other methods of paynent, auch ag

yo. t to 7 exchange commodities.

As per his contract, Subject receives tne regular salary. of a S12,
“y. plus allowances, wita provisions for noraal step. increases. . 7

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tacever (not. “covered olsevhere

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kg. Have any nroaiaes or ccoat tmonta ¥
“i 4m thie form) been made to subject? Explain.
No. See contract signed by Subject as a Career Agent.

‘gaGeegunl. Tis ai ails wioad Ee BUS,

20. Are subject's language abilities end other’ characteri ice euch

Set he cou paw aso matt af « mnt or rogton other Sh Nt

‘ ont. Explain. oe cog

He has. native fluency in Spanish. Zor this reason he night pass as a

. long-time resident arc possiblz ever as a national of -certain Central
Anerican-Caribbean countries , although he has obvious foreign paysical :

- characteristics.

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51. What is aubject's’ social etanding? aristocracy, upper niddle class, :

lover middle elses, peasantry, etc.?

“Midle class

. 52. What. are subject's personal babita? Liquor, drugs, gambling, mistresses
: or lovers? © -° 7) 8 8 ete hodsecn: Plinsin sla ated ei eid Jas >
. . . . t .
" Believed to be normal in ali, respects. .
53. Evaluation of f subject's character, reliability, security.
All noted excellent CTE tat yas was woH 27
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55. What epectar abilities, talents, or “qualifications. are possessed by:

_ subject which vould c ivably be of value for other operations in
Bivieetlg aa cevin . ” Pounce neg 3 oa

36. Attach sazples or- subject's signature and bantvriting in all languigee
- known to hia, also &@ recent, dated Photograph, ana a fingerprints.

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S- AREA OF SUBSTCT’S ASST GUENT .
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MENCRANDUK FOR 1 Chiof, Safehouse Brench, Office of logistics

Caief, Central Cover Franch, up/P

THROUGH :
: | REQUESTING OFFICBs VH/TIT/Hexi co
: “case OFFICER —s-- Laut D, Puckott, ft. 2555, 3262 Oo

PROJECT 1 GGA, Hexion City Station Allotment So. 8-3570-83-599

REFERENCE sR 4521025, 25 June 1956

type of safehouss requested! office

--4) Loeatioa and Raviremsent: Weshingten, D. C.'@ Business aren

z Maxima Price Panges §50/wesk

Occupancy froat 21 April 1958

Intended Uses Sefencuse will be oceupted by one (1) career agent

_ end personnel from tha CI Staff and ¥H/ITT/-exloos. The agent will
live elsewhere, not in the safehouse. Ths ogent isa U, 5. citizen,
36 years old. Sensitive material will be in the safehouse during
the day. None vill be left overnight. A tape recorder for play .
back will be used there during the day end will be stored oversight.

Cover Arrangenent1: Sudject is 6 U. S. eitisen - his cover is that
‘of eaployes of Public Surveys Institute, (a notional polling firn)
dn Dallas, Texac.” Curing @ recent operatioaal trip he tock. phote=
grephs viieh have appeared in the Key Jerk ines and the Hoy Lore
- Daily be He bas in the past sold neve stories and fiction. =
Bie fanily will live ot Presidential Gardens Apartments, Alexndria,

Virginia, during the agent's otay in the Washington ares. .

Tos 23 Hey 1958

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: FROM: CI/Operational Approval and Support Division
i SUBJECT: CROZIER, Ross Lester
7 j. Your request dated 26 Feb 56 for approval
t to use the Subject has been processed by the Office of Security.
\ 2. The results of this action are transmitted herewith.

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AEQUEST OPERATIONAL @ DIV. TRACES

FIceo TRACES

REQUEST

REQUEST

REQUEST ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHIC INFO

FUANSSH GRCEN LEST INFORMATION

REQUEST RESULTS OF TECH. tNTERROGATION

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Office Memorandum « UNITED STATES res @oVERNMENT:

TO :_ Chief, CI/oa es _, Date 3 JUL 1957

- FROM": Deputy Director of Security (Investigations and Support) _

| SUBJECT: | 6225507
#112569

1. Reference is made to your memorandum dated 28 Feb:vary
1957 wherein a covert security approval vas requested. to emble
the Subject's conversion fram contract agent to career agent
- gtatus for use es principal agent for. Project AMPHODARCH in
Cuba under non-official cover. Reference is also made to our
memorancum of 2 April 1957 in which a provisional covert ; a :
security clearance was granted for the above use. a and a

2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in the
Director's Memorandim of 14 February 1949 entitled, "Security
and Operational Clearances," a covert, ‘security clearance is .
granted for the use of the Subject, as described ain your request:
as set forth in paragrath 1, above. :

"%  —. 3. This clearance is contingent upon the following:

a. The receipt by this office of full overseas
traces and such actual overseas investigation as is
possible on Subject and on his wife and her family.

b. that Subject be afforded a colygraph inter- : :
rogation as soon as possible and that the verbatum =~ ee

' resctlts- be pranptly. furnished to this office. The — -
Office of Security will be happy to assist in ‘

SS uabna ened: ok AS AL

. “GG ‘
TTR : hw Subjects of covert security ‘clearances are not to represent
; a as, nor are they to be represented as, employees of

Te 5. Your attention is called to the fact that a covert security
/ + "+ 7. @learance does not constitute canpiete compliance with the —

vor. i s+" ppewisioens of CIA Regulation e219, Therefore, if you should
desire at a later date to chance the status or use of. this
indivicual, a request for clearance to cover. any Proposed change
.... should be submitted to this office.

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services are not utilized within 60 days of the date of this —

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1. Concurrent with this renorandum a covert security .
Clearance is being issued to enable the Subject's conversion from
contract azent to career agent for use as principal azent for
Project AMPoGuARCH in Cuba under non-official cover.

2. This is to advise that information has been received
froa a confidential source of the Office of Security. concerning
Argentina CORDERO Calderon and her sister, Counsuelo, who are
believe: to te the Subject's wife and sister-in-law respectively+”

. According to a Decewber:194) revert, the above individuals: were :

’ described as Costa Rican citizens then in Panama under _
suspicion and members of the Rbssian Ballet team of Pedro and ~
Lidia CHUPRINE. Argentina is known to speak and understand
German, She was formerly married to Pedro NARZAL, reportedly,
a German nti:nal and formerly on both British and U. S. _
Proclaimed List. She is- reliably reported to have mide pro
German remarks and is pro~German in her sympathies. It vas
further reported that both of the above indivisuals have ‘at
tines attempted. to secure inforzation fron members of the

"American Arned Forces,

7 a nennereisiar retain

3 In view of the above: information, it is ‘requested, that ~
current overseas traces ani investigztion be conducted on the
- Subject as well as on his wife and sister-in-liw, Counsuelo, -
and other menbers of his wife's immediate family and “that the |
results thereof be furnished this office, ny

4, The covert security clearance which is being issued

oan this case is made. contingent. upon the faovrable results. of a
< the requested overseas traces and investigation.

. ,FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITI:

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* me served ins purpose. te inure oF ccotcou momen be Eckerd exept
“ts CLA Sall Cicer: diecdy conermed. This manera) shal exe be exprodeced —

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MEMORANDA FOR:
. (OK | .Wii/141/Cuoa/Meduley

FROM: C1/Operational Approval and Support Division

SUBJECT: os oo
. Criocich, hosy Lester -
: _ /

for approval

1. Your request dated —-
to use the Supject has been prodesser hy ~hP Office of Security.

i 2. The results of this action are transmitted perewith. , .

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1 File

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+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

+ Chief, CI/oa “DATE: 9” ppR 1957

7

Acting Deputy Director cf Security ‘(Investigations
_ and Support) . ees

C-25507
#112569 Co

ik _ . 2. Reference is made to your menorandum dated 26 February 1957,

: wherein a provisional covert security aovroval and a covert security

- approval were requested to-enable the Subject's conversicn to. career
agent status for use as Principal Agent for Project AKPHODARCH in *
Cuba, under non-official cover. :

: 2. In accordance with the provisicns set ferth in Clendestings” ; ;

i Services Instruction No. 10-5 and Field Regulation 10-215, a pro- .

i visicnal covert security approval is granted for the use of the ~

| Subject, as described in your. request as set forth in paragraph fly

above. . ae . ‘
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{ 3. It should be noted that the provisional covert security 3
! approval herein granted is based on limited investigative coverage. 1
; and should not be in any wey construed as a final security deter=2} boo
i ; pination relative to a full covert security approval. Upon com- : os

on “pleticn of additional investigation now pending, you will te ap-

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propriately advised as to our decision with regard tc the issuance - 4
ef a full covert security approval. aS rs
Th : he Subjects of provisional covert security approvals are not e
. _ te represent themselves as, nor are they to be represented as, a
employees of CIA. , . so 8 a .

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5. Your attention is called to the fact that a provisional

| ~. eovart security approval does not constitute canplete compliance

i : with the provisions of CIA Regulation 10-210. Therefore, if you should -
~ I: a desire at a later date to charge the status or use of this individual,

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a requeet for approval to cover any proposed change ghould be submitted 9 =f:
to this offices . : : : : tas
. 6. This approval becomes invelid in the event the Sw ject's of o
. gervices are not utilized within 60 daye of the date of this memo-.
rendon. “

FOR THe DIRECcR OF SECURITY:

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8 March 1957
MEMORANDUM FOR! Chief, Office of Security
vIAt Chief, CI/0A
SUBJECT: = —s Arthur G, VAIVADA (ep):
(25507

1. Reference is made to 0Sta verbal request of 7 March 1957, for
additional information on Subject in connection with our request for a
Provisional Covert Security Ap:ivoval dated 26 Pebruary 1957.:

2. Subject was born in De Kalb, Dlinois, on 20 June 1922, He :

received his primary and high school education in De Kalb and entered

"the U. 8, Arny in 1940, later transferring to the U. S, Air Force. He

served as an operations and intalligence specialist, first in’ the Chim-
Burma theater and later in Panam, He wae discharged from the service
in 1945 with the grade of Technical Sergeant. After his discharge, he

_ worked for a brief period as a laboratory technician in the Sterling
(Uinois) Silica—Cel Corporation and. then returned to the Panam Canal
Zone to marry a Costa Rican girl in December 1945, Yor about four months
he vorked as a stevedore and labor foremin in the Canal Zone. In April

1946 he re-enlisted in the Air Force in. the Canal Zone and was discharged
three years later, 10 1949. Cs ; ;

. 3. late in 1948 he vas recruited by the Agency, and on 2 June 1949.
became a CJA contract agent. Since that date, he has served as a con— -
tract agent with contimping high level performuce, first in Costa Rica,
Jater in Gustemla and Cuba. He is currently assigned to Cuba vhere he
4s utilized as Principal Agent of Project ALPHCDARCH, Subject has worked

_ principally and'successfully so, on, Communist Party penetratian opera-

- tons since his engagenent with ‘CIA, abd -his current work involves the
handling of a net of agents providing coverage of Communist, leftist,
revolutiomry and other political activities at the University of Habane,
ant the student-youth circles in generel in Cubs. . _

he Subject has always proven to be loyal and trustworthy. In viev
of bis outstanding record and strong overall qualifications, and his
expressed desire for a career vith CIA, it has been recomended he be |

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‘ eonverted from contract to career agent status, He was Promoted: recently | 7

to the equivalent of a GS-10 rating,

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“2 4 €o gequire U, 8. eftizenship, and has nov mde the. necessary arrange=
vents to accompany her hupband to the U. 8, for this: purpose, when
Subject returns for Covert training at Headquarters in the vory near
future.

: 6, Covert Security Approval, vith an expedite Provisional Covert
. | oo.  . Geourity Approval, han bean requested in connection with the recocmenda—
; | a, tion to convert Subject from contract to staff status, =

‘ ‘J. C. KIHG :
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REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AKD (OR) NAME CHEC
: Deputy Director of Security
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Chief, CI/Operational Approval -
: end Support Division —

PCSA requested by
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6. Subject has served CIA in a contract capacity since 1919, with a continuous
high level of performance. He 18 currently assigned to Cuba, where he is being
‘ntiliged a the Principal Agent: for Project AMPHOLARCH. Project AMPHOCARCH is an
- FI operation designed.to provide information on political activities (including
Commnist) in university.circles in Havana, Cubase In view of his outstanding
record and strong overall qualifications, and his expressed desire for a carwer
with CIA, it has been recommended he. be converted, from contract to carver agent .
status. . . . ‘ a . . _ . :

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REQUEST OPERATIONAL & Div. TRACES

REQUEST FIELD Traces .

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REQUEST RESULTS OF TECH. INTERROGATION .

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TO: c1/Operational Approval and Support
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Ross lester CORZIER ‘ : __

CI/OA FILE NO. .

CRIPTONYH Of FSELVOONT :
Arthur G. VAIVADA _

TYPE OF AGENT Cm EwPiovte |

USE OF ‘AGENT OR EMPLOYEE (Full details).

hoa contrs Ana

He is currently a
Project AMPHCDARCH. Project AMPHODARCH

feal activities (including

has been recomended he be converted from_con
TYPE- ACTION REQUESTED ot

ECUANTY APPROVAL

PROVISICuRL APPROVAL
CPERATPONAL APPEOVAL ;
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PERSONAL MESTORY Y STATEMENT

Instructions: 1. Answer all questions completely. Lf question is not applicable write “NA.” Write
4yn\knewn” only if you do not know the answer and cannot obtain the answer from -

is... gyep, Personal records, Use the blank pages at the end of this form for extra details on”

any question or questions for which you do not have sufficient room.

72 Type, print, or write carefully; illegible or incomplete forms will not receive consid-
: eration. . .
. HAVE YOU BEAD AND DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS? i

Bee. 1, PERSONAL BACKGROUND we oe selepbana

; Wiss Reas . ,. Tester == —ss Crozier Office
_ _ Hone
A ToL NAME fe aa - (aihddbe) (Last) Ext. .
ate pee “pa bead 5, Bevan (Vedado) = Cuba

_ bad Ties, “SH Sse, | Cite Ries (Coantey)

| PERMANE: ADDRESS
a : eB : “Gad Wambo (ort ce To) = an

- WHAT OTHER NAMES HAVE you USED?
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ENDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE YOU EVER USED THESE

t¥ea or No)

, HAVE YOU HAD A FEEVIOUS NATIONALITY? one . :
Ie nm .'w Creo Hed WT Omar pene

MELD BETWHEN WHAT DATES! ____ TO_-__ aNY OTHER NATIONALITY? <

ame mie: a (Country)

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HAVE YOU TAKEN STEPS YO CHANGE PRESENT CITIZENSHIP?
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E.IF BORN OUTSIDE U. 8, WHEN DID YOU PIEST. ARRIVE IN THIS COUNTRY?

PORT OF ENTRY? ss ON PASSPORT OF WHAT CCUNTRY? ..__ mA

LAST U. s. VISA _.._.___-

(Rauber)

‘S50. 2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

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AGE 3s - SEX __ neice _ be" _..... WEIGHT ~ 173

EYES __ Hine _. HAIR __brom COMPLEXION Raddy - SCARS —. Bone

BUILD ...__._____., OTHER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES -

Sec. 8. MARITAL STATUS... OO a eereere

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| AJSINGLE —._—____ MaRRrep —*®3___prvorcep Po, cseceecie . WIDOWED Bo
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Brate Date, Pur, aso Reason rou ALL, SEPARATIONS, Drvonces 6a Anaunaienrs Peeeenempsemerneet

B. WIFE OR HUSBAND (IF You HAVE BEEN MABRIED MORE THAN ONCE—INCLUDING ANNUL-
MENTS—USE A SEPARATE SHEET FOR FORMER WIFE oR HUSBAND GIVING DATA REQUIRED .
BELOW FOR ALL PREVIOUS MARRIAGES.) :

_ NA oF SPOUSE Argentina de ‘les Angeles Cortero de Crosior

- Pit) ley) aide
a PLACE AND DATE OF MARRIAGE 1? 17 Pove 1945, Cristobal

- ms (OR HER) ADDRESS BEFORE MARRIAGE San Jose, ao
: (st. end Number) ¢Chy) 7 (Sate) i+ (Country)

LIVING OR DECEASED —- -_Mving DATE OF DECEASE a cause

PRESENT, OR Last, appress __5tb. th Ste, Bos 655 Vedado, Habana, Cuba = —
. "se and Number) . (Catz) oO (State) - (Country) -

_ DATE or Binta 18 15/3/B_ PLACE OF BIRTH ___ San an Jose, Costa

° r BORN OUTSIDE U.S, INDICATE DATE AND PLACE OF ENTRY an Canennaannee
—- CETTENSEIP _Sosta Bloat en acquinepr Bh weeps: _ Sam Jose, CB.

; (Gay (Beas) (Conary)
occuraTion Sousewife Last EMPLOYER: Hone a

EMPLOYER'S OR BUSINESS ADDRESS _ a. :
(Su. cad Nember) (Cty). -  * (State) - (Comntry)

m @ ___srancu or seavice

TO __.__
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Sen. 4. CHILDREN OR DEPENDENTS (Incl. Ze partial dependents) : a moe

.1. Name _Ross Arnulfo Crosier RELATIONSHIP ee ‘AGE &

crmensup 3S, ADDEESS bn St, oy 65, Tatom, Ou
. : . 7 (6tend Nexher) (Cety).- (Stato) _ a de _
 @ Name _lilian Caridad Crosier RELATIONSHIP oer AGE
, 5th Ste, Ho, 655, Habana, Cuba
: (8t, and Nowher) (City) . (State) (Country)
@ NAME. BA ~~. RELATIONSHIP. _ AGE __

| CITIZENSHIP _. | ADDRESS ..

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BEC. 5. FATHER (Give the same information for stepfather and/or guardian ona separate sheet) 7 f
. . Crosier :
FULL} NAME ____ lester farl

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LiviNG OR DECEASED Adving “pare oF DECEASE ——__—-__. CAUSE

=~ RRKo, 1° © «- fampico Dlinoia USA.

PRESENT, OR LAST, ADDRESS —
w (5%. and Namber} (City (Suey , RE

DATE OF BIRTH ‘ere 5 AS 19 ace OF BIRTH Palestine

a BORN OUTSIDE U.S. INDICATE DATE AND PLACE OF ENTRY

Birth © . above | ;
| CITIZENSHIP us . WHEN ACQUIRED? WHERE? a ee. '
dee ee . (State) (Country):
Truckiriver _ Self-employed :
- OCCUPATION LAST EMPLOYER

RR Ho, 1 _Tespiso Nlinois USA
EMPLOYER'S. oR own BUSINESS ADDRESS

“1917 ce a 0S nal

_ MILITARY SERVICE FROM

TO BRANCH OF SERVICE ~
Dated . (Da)
gr France-Dolgimm RETAILS OF OTHEE GOVT. t. SERVICE, U. 8. OR FOREIGN

= Crewe Bi Lorene . _
(First) (MidMe) . (Last)
LIVING or DecEASED —LtViNg _ pare or DEcEASE CAUSE

iit, 02 , ADDRESS eee Sawise TMlinots wm.

|. BATE OF Binre _ S¢Pte 190: Sorte 19? piace OF BIRTH la °
CITIZENSHIP oS - WHEN ACQUIRED? en be woe

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‘MitaTARY SERVICE FRow FA To ao BRANCH OF SERVICE FA...

_ ‘countTRY BA: . DETAILS OF OTHER GOVT. SEEVICE, Uv. 8 L):4 FOREIGN

(PRESENT ADDRESS «55 55> .
wok (Stand Nowe) | .
oo 2 FULL NAME __Iem
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4 PRESENT ADDRESS ..- BR Ro. 1 ‘Tampico, Diinois - tsa CO : i
mh . Ss . foster Ja - - (82 and Naber) 4City) (seated . + (Gpuntry) (Cithenship) i .
: & FULL N. _Blanche___. Flaine Groster. AGE 0 a

PRESENT ADDRESS 4200. Cane}. Stes, Rock Falla Falis _ Mints Sh _. 8.
wa t. and NMerber) .. (Cis (Scate} {Qeuntry) Gliisenshioy

4 FULL NAME Berra ___-____--_, yavin ___Groster. AGE _...tA_.

. (First) . . : . Ufid Se) . (Last)

; ; -_ . _ PRESENT ADDRESS 20k Jet Avees. Stenting, Ttpate WR IB ote

(Giizenship)

6 FULL NAME _m, een __ . AGE _. :
bel (ind,; (itdae) Cas} :

‘PRESENT ADDRESS cnn a EE
RIM on ces. (Shand Nembery (Gd (State) (Connte)” Citizenship)

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* Spilesnind, ob Last, Apbeess sam Jone, Conta Rim
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DATE OF ‘timrst ___ 1894 _ pace or BIRTH Ben Sor, Conta Bis

* "¥¥ BORN OUTSIDE U. & INDICATE DATE AND PLACE OF ENTRY

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: Sec. 9. MOTHER-IN-LAW - Cet te celwleecietee meee Se ee ao Oe oe
FULL NAME Dora
(First) ‘(tlidle} (Last)

uve OR DECEASED .... -Hving. DATE OF DECEASE Hh CAUSE me

PRESENT, OR LAST, ADDRESS -.... Sar Sen Juan Tibos, San San Jena, Coste Rica

Bt. ‘and Number) (Cay) Etate)

DATE OF BIRTH _~©! Septe ma ree OF BIRTH Sen dese, Costa. Bisa:

. IF BORN OUTSIDE U. 8. INDICATE DATE AND PLACE OF ENTRY ase ——— :

CITIZENSHIP Sesta. Rieaiyyen acquireD? Birth — wHere?__Abova.. nn

; (Gt) “(State)” lexan

occupation Housewife LAST EMPLOYER =——Tnimowm

_SEC. 10. RELATIVES BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE OR ADOPTION, ‘WHO: EITHER LIVE ABROAD.
oF WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF. THE. UNITED STATES: ce Les oe

1 NAME — _ Horm Coniare da: Grmgor RELATIONSHIP * atotonin-tay A AGE a

CITIZENSHIP Casta Rican ADDRESS Pe RESy Crfatorer,, Fe a

2. NAME —_Tuabell Cordero da faranjo_ RELATIONSHIP ~Sleter-in—lewACE — 97
"CITIZENSHIP Costa Rican” appress Plage Uisses, San. San Joan, Conta. Rica —

(St and Nom 2)

8 NAME Consuelo Comlero Calderon RELATIONSHIP. atatertoniau AGE 29.

oe Costa Rican
ee “or IZENSHIP Cos ADDRESS —San_Juan D Juan Titer, San tage, Coate-Rtea.
SSS

‘Sc. 11, RELATIVES BY BLOOD.OR MARRIAGE IN THE MILITARY OR crvin SERVICE OF
___:THEU.S.OR OF AFOREIGN GOVERNMENT: | HORE . |

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1 NAME - A _ — Seuamiowsnmr acm
er #: CREIZENSHIP A oo _ ADDRESS: .- wee : ee pe eee ete
. + . 1S and Nom . (Cry) (State) . cn

a _ ITE AND LOCATION OF SELWVICE CP ENOWD)

viowsmir —__BA___ “AGE :
-

. Gaines ist - as) (Commtry) _
TYPE. AND’ Location OF SERVICE ar ENOWN) m_
_ - RELATIONSHIP a AGE _ “

_ CIMIZENSHIP ee 20 ADDRESS mE
@t. and Nutter}

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Sec, 12, POSITION DATA ~~

A. KIND OF POSITION APPLIED FOR -

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, B.WHAT 18 THE LOWEST ANNUAL ENTRANCE SALARY You WILL ACCEPT? a an —
(You Will Not Be Considered For Any Position With A Lower Entrance Salary.) ce

CIP. YOU ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, SPECIFY: OCCASIONALLY __ ¥ea ‘and alsa

_ FREQUENTLY _._vhhein nesessarys CONSTANTLY Be a _ Po

' ° D.CHECK IP YOU WILL ACCEPT APPOINTMENT, IF OFFERED: IN WASHINGTON, p.c,_..Yea.

; “2 + ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES 1... OUTSIDE THE ‘UNITED STATES 163.

Bur ¥ you WILL ACCEPT APPOINTMENT IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS ONLY, SPECIFY LOCATIONS: z

i Seo. 18. EDUCATION ee mot - ee 3

° _ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Elwood appress ae :
an 1926-193, :

HIGH ‘SCHOOL ,/_Detat Tovtahtp, | ADDRESS.

“paTES ‘ATTENDED . “1935-2999 _______ GRADUATE? et 3

- ‘ Rica
COLLEGE _——Seirereiy of University of. Costa ADDRESS — gan ‘Jose, Ce Costa Ri i
Economics i 7 ear :
‘ | MAJOR AND. SPECIALTY _Zeonnte Theory yeakia compiz} faut
" DATES ATTENDED —_ DEGREE ___ Bot yet
come Univ, of San Cardos ADD , Goatemala City, Gatemla i
Be : * (ty): - (State) statics” “4
1; :MAJOR AND spectaLTy __"espamics _ ‘tans comm eran —“Sraerapead ao
~ bares servonn 2% SMT 1 soca Ko . 3

CHIEF y UNDERGRADUATE SOLLES oh falar ee years 1950-55, thtam, Ore, 4

Political Econcay, Principles of Aduinistration, Sociology, General
tieties,

Econenic Doctrines, Labor lav, Credit-“oney & Banking, Public Treasury, . : :
SREESRAPUSTE COMGE SERIES Se —Prtens; Public Aduinistretton,; advanced .
em Biodamographic Statistics, Accounting ts Theary of ‘Occupation

errr a we =r bts permenant ines atnemranilies At ened Sie | AeA weedeM Emcee

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Sec. 14. ACTIVE U.S. OR FOREIGN MILITARY SERVICE

(Service) mr (aoky "= (Dates of Berviee)

. . SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD NUMBER ~ “ons ADDRESS a: ae

IP DEFERRED GIVE REASON Re -
INDICATE MEMBERSHIP IN MILITARY RESERVE ORGANIZATIONS pipes

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Sec, 15. CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT FOR PAST 15 YEARS. . ACCOUNT
. FOR ALL PERIODS. INCLUDE CASUAL EMPLOYMENT. .INCLUDE ALSO. ‘PERIODS
OF UNEMPLOYMENT. GIVE ADDRESSES AND STATE WHAT YOU DLD- DURING
‘PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT.. LIST LAST POSITION FIRST. (ist all civilian em-
ployment by a foreign government, regardless of dates.) L -
' >” CLASSIFICATION GRAD
’ FROM —3949—___. TO 3g (IP IN ‘FEDERAL SERVICE) as

EMPLOYING. FIRM OR AGENCY ee ee

ADDRESS cia ied — 5) se a

KIND OF BUSINESS | Bi» NAME OF SUPERVISOR nanan pyeene en

“TITLE OP JOB. ee Seer reel SALARY #4, . PER oar Sa
YOUR DUTIES Intelligence 5CO—heeiste-tn- collection; ovelustion;- tuterpre-
tation ond distributice of Sofornation- of eneny and -counterintetiipencs~
__-Setivttiae and the, pafoguanting. of. mi tery Snformt bang eco a
"REASONS FOR LEAVING ; ETS and. termination of Ml. Fe eee

_ " CLASSIFICATION GRADE
a FEOM Jan £5eApe) 26 1 TO __________. (IF IN FEDERAL SERVICE) —

& EMPLOYING FIRM OR AGENCY — Tnited States eval Lip Sta ————$_$_—____—.

a . ADDRESS ‘——Geae Sole, Carat. Jet ig ;
C+ (Bt. and Number) (Clty) * , ne
: KIND OF BUSINESS _Supoly Station. NAME OF SUPEEVISOR a a
FA .

Zo TIT oF 308 _lendinguen Jabor.—— SALARY 812-88 PER dg

; YOUR, DUTIES —Toading and unloading moval -euppiy- “ehige- with -oatéve -iabor-
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CLASSIFICATION “GRADE :

FROM 4 —AueL_18,.19Mo Apr. 28, 194058 IN FEDERAL SERVICE) — !

EMPLOYING FIRM OR AGENCY “

‘ADDRESS - Altrook Field, Canal Zome
(82. aad Number} _ (Gai) . bate) a (Country) ~ = o
Tat ". RIND OF BUSINESS ih NAME OF SUPERVISOR —_—_-B_-
TITLE OF son__Inteliigenice 2 HCO saLany 5H PER - BA _
your puTies __._. Chief | of Section, Political J Analysia, Caribbean Air
ay : a
; “"Coeemnd, Organize and maintain files, stu study and prepare timely :
“Political analysis of Caribbean and South Anerfoan. republics.
” REASONS FOR LEAVING _—EIS and to taty Polit Political Feonony at the 2 University _ - “
. . - eo 4 os .
From _APFe 18) 1949 ¢q__ Fare 1953 a GAIN FSDERAL GRAPE _ FAL
- EMPLOYING FIRM OR AGENCY Proo-lance photogmanhy ond event, fo. 7
_ ADDRESS _— San, Joon Costa Rion . _— _ ao
oY * (Bt and Number) ~ (City) - . (Sam) / qCountry) 2° : . wo
. - KIND or Business Part-time ____ wane OF SUPERVISOR - Self-employed : aes
7 ‘TITLE OF J0B _____.BOD@___.___ SALARY § 18 Variable per _
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_ Se.. 16. HAVE You EVER BEEN DISCHARGED OR ASKED TO RESIGN FROM ANY POSI-
TION? HAVE YOU LEFT A POSITION UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH You
DESIRE TO EXPLAIN? GIVE DETAILS:

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4 Sc. 17. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS re Se
2 . . A-FOPEIGN LANGUAGES (STATE. DEGREZ, oR PROFICIENCY: AS. vsucet," (PATR,” OR

oS.

LANGUAGE —Rngttats— SPEAK —Viseert-— READ Fret WRITE S _Plnent—
LANGUAGE —Spaniaa— SPEAK ___Plnent--- READ Fluent write — Fair
LANGUAGE ————--~- SPEAK READ —.______. WRITE _.

B.LIST ALL SPORTS AND HOBBIES. WHICH INTEREST YOU: INDICATE DEGREE OF PROFI-
CIENCY IN EACH:

$n BS pnd SAP. ——Traek;- -#S-and-CEAF)-High-jummpy-beosd-janp. and Diseusy__

| Ly, tSonal record in Osatemla 1954 tn. Disoua....Pistol (expert) atid

" dungle lore. Photegrarhy—freelance and comercial. -
_ @HAVE YOU ANY QUALIFICATIONS, AS A RESULT OF TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE, WHICH ©
_SOGHT FIT YOU FOR A PARTICULAR POSITION?

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E. ARE You Now OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A LICENSED OR CERTIFIED MEMBER OF AXY

TRADE OR PROFESSION, SUCH As PILOT, | ELECTRICIAN, RADIO OPERATOR, TEACHER, -
LAWYER, CPA, ETC. 80.

IF r YES, INDICATE xIND or LICENSE AND STATE ae

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~ FIRST LIC. OR CERTIFICATE YR) Bt LATEST LIC. oR ceRTIFICATE ay

| F.GIVE ANY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS NOT COVERED - ELSEWHERE IN YOUR APPLICATION |
SUCH AS:

(1) YOUR MORE IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS (DO NOT SUBMIT COPIES UNLESS REQUESTED)
. (2) YOUR PATENTS OB INVENTIONS: ;

(8) PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PUBIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

(4) HONORS AND FELLOWSHIPS NECEIVED — an
0) an Mritten vork ip Political-econany wma clanoified,

, G. HAVE YOU A “PHYSICAL HANDICAP, DISEASE, OR OTHER DISABILITY WHICH SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED IN ASSIGNING YOU 4'0 WORK? IF ANSWER 13 “YES,” EXPLAIN:

Permogert ot Meee + ee

#DO YOU RECEIVE AN ANNUITY VHOM THE UNITED STATES OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
GOVERNMENT UNDEE ANY RETIREMENT ACT OR ANY PENSION OR OTHER COMPENSATION
“FOB MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE? IF ANSWER IS “YES,” GIVE COMPLETE DETAILS: -

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g Sec. 18. GIVE FIVE ‘CHARACTER REFERENCES—IN THE U.S s—WHO KNOW you INTI- _
ee - MATELY—(Give residence and business addressés where possible.)
oy "W/o Francis Wis Strectoxd Number «City Btote ©

~ ah Wo Francis Willices si BUS. ADD. “Sat necas Ray AFB, © ny Tio

. eee BES, ADD. 2 ian

& “Howard Mek Covee gue. apo. ke
aa ne _

2 oo — resect at Tattle tie Heck Hd,, Box 225.

¢ ee RES. ADD.Core eee Li, fe Be ;

Donald Page . - Elgin Hatch Co -, Figing Diinola
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a - * re ES. ADD. "525 3. Edlscn ~Eigia “Dania —

Col. C. 3, Stattler

4 ar Sanineeaics —_- BUB ADD. oom on :
ae RES. ADD. — "7550 Cain oe fo tac 8. i
Bo kee. _ Paar Ay Mareliuas — mo ADD. _ i
- - 4 & . : _. RES. ADD. — 3533.7 Taranto. 7 St., Falls felis | lis Cache Woo. . 7 an
Sec. 19. NAMES OF FIVE PERSONS WHO KNOW YOU SOCIALLY IN THE UNITED STATES—
g NOT REFERENCES, RELATIVES, SUPERVISORS, OR EMPLOYERS— (Give residence . =
: * and business addresses. where possible.) Lo. : ; mes oo ne
t Wilford ds Pyle =; : “Street ond Nenbér City Bote
5 a BUS. app, ET Ss ene eee Te :
3 er sotag fetal RES. ADD. 2. Hastings Pres Kemmis Col ‘
RT “gen Qaklent : |
} Qe __.. BUS. ADD. =?! Hopewell. Junctions. Rev Kars ——— .
é a es wep omet cote -- RES. ADD. __ BR { re
i ow oe + BUS. ADD. —_- os cen : ° :
i — RES. ADD. "Kingston Tilinedis§ 2
oerh Perkovich BUS. ADD. _ -
i 1g OW Shiffict . - i” BUS. ADD. BE
: ‘gs oo.
. y RES, ADD. “HRD Has S377: ! “Staunteo - ae - :

Sec. 20. GIVE THREE NEIGHBORS AT YOUR LAST NORMAL RESIDENCE IN THE U. S—
i. (Give residence and business addresses where possible.).

_ Belen Buchanan a | Strestend Nember Gi "Stato
= Thrie Foo . — .- RES. ADD. 2S Sse fi, Washington U1, Dat.
= “BUS. ADD.
Others ‘not recalled, "BES. ADD. 2 Bolo Ah Ste HH, Wastington 12,_0.6 ie
2 oa en*_______ BUS. ADD.
a oO RES. ADD. - -

Sec. oa. FINANCIAL BACKGROUND a

A. ARE YOU ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON YOUR SALARY? Yes F NOT, STATE SOURCES -
- OF OTHER INCOME

pense pee ae #F

Sn, Ses ener
“ITH WHICH YOU HAVE ACCOUNT . —
ANC Vy. 23, Bos 1 Ha: 8

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: |. & HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN, OR PETITIONED FOR, BANKRUPTCY? Bo
i GIVE PARTICULARS, INCLUDING COURT:

D. GIVE THREE CREDIT REFERENCES—IN THE U. gs: . ALD eredit references ¢ ‘are
L NAME __f£¢ oreign since I 7_have ponrikrads $9 the. ES since. 1900... nasi

wh a a 7 tA {St an¢ Number) City). - giaue)
2. NAME een | ADDRESS gest as a,
8. NAME = Gigs
|” Spe, 22, RESIDENCES FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS © co ee
7 prow 30%2 2955 po Present __ Galle 5 Bo. 655 5 Wetade Ba Eaten, Cuba
: . ; ; : "(St ead somber), - Cary? : (Country)
| prow ABE e 12 1955 9 Bor. 1955. Calle 11 Sc. 1013 3 Vedado . “Hatana, Cuba
A oT : . (Se aad camber) Ge. (Sta) (counuy)
prow BOVe 1954 yo _ Apr e 1955. Calle 16, Boo 511 _ Vedado Hatana, Cuba
: : ae "(Be eed camber) ia) ae > (Coastry)
7 rrom S8* 1954 +o Bov, 1954 Calle 3, Ho. GA, ram, Habana, Cute en
i : : ee 7 ~~ "Et ead camber} WGty)S”~*~«Btwte) SS Ceratre) pe
prom _®Y 1954 to _ ABs 1954 San Juan Tibsz, San Jose, Costa Rica - oP
ee cs “T"(Stestambe) | (Ger TO State Teams) 7 — -
From 282 1954 +o _tey 1954 7th Aves He 9-0h, Jocotanango, Guat. City. - foc se
ee Te EE <8e. and oumber)- - “ae. a9 “[State)- er . oan noe .
pnou Jes 1953. 0 _.. Jan, 1954 5008 7th Ste I, Washington 1, D. Ce fe
. "(SU ed weber) 1cay). 7 (State) - (Country) . . .
FROM . Apr. 1949 qo __ Sule 1953. San Juan Tibas, San Jose, Costa Rica Ss
Gn rior residence was sherri to OY (Country)

|. FROM os to 18 ‘ar ah ee ee EE mca ee
: “rro Dov 44 44 ro Sune £5 "EAGT Eirm—Chins theatre. SAP :
” ‘ : (Cary of section} | (Counuy) (Purpose) :
prow Doe A5....v0 Apr 49 _Albroak Hela, Ca a USME
" pros _.Apr.49.... TO__July-53.- ta :

a5 Sxc. 24. CLUBS, SOCIETIES, AND ‘OTHER ORGANIZATIONS -

LIST NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL CLUBS, SOCIETIES, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, ° EMe
PLOYEE GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS OF ANY EIND (INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP IN, OB SUPPORT
. - _ OF, ANY ORGANIZATION HAVING HEADQUARTERS OR BRANCH INA FOREIGN COUNTRY) To .
oa, ‘WHICH you BELONG OR HAVE BELONGED: ~ .

* Club Universitario, Av dre, Miramar, Batana, Cabs:

‘ L*. ——— puntheterlk hentiatenntanil_ eine .
' : (laze and Chapter) (Sand Number) (Gor (Stated = (Coustry)
re _pATES OF MEMBERSHIP: ___ 195155 sendento year oe
a : oo _ nore : ot , ;
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! DATES oF MEMBERSHIP:

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-) DATES OF MEMBERSHIP:

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* DATES OF MEMBERSHIP:
Sec. 25, MISCELLANEOUS ~~ ©. co a .

A. DO YOU ADVOCATE OR HAVE YOU EVER ADVOCATED; OR ARE YOU NOW. OB HAVE You
EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF, OR HAVE YOU SUPPORTED, ANY POLITICAL PARTY OB ORGANI-

‘'ZATION WHICH ADVOCATES. THE OVERTHROW OP OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FORM or GOvV-
ERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES?. :

IF “YES,” EXPLAIN:

eter reer ene ete ne mee renee mee.

BDO You USE. OR HAVE YOU USED, INTOXICANTS!? a IF £0, TO WHAT

- Yes . it rr ae
: "EXTENT? - rene . - oo
7 _C.HAVE YOU EVER “a a OR CONVICTED FOR ANY VIOLATION OF
: LAW OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION?. IF SO, STATE NAME OF COURT, crTY,
“ort _ STATE, COUNTRY, NATURE or OFFENSE AND DISPOSITION OF CASE:

D. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN COURT-MARTIALED WHILE A MEMBER, oF THE ARMED FORCES?
al ANSWER 18 “YES,” GIVE DETAILS BELOW: ° .

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V.IF, To YOUR KNOWLEDGE, ANY oF THE ABOVE HAS coNDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION OF
YOU, INDICATE BELOW THE NAME OF THAT AGENCY AND THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF
THE INVESTIGATION:

Investigation (Loyalty check for security) in USAF. 19khe

"_ Again for USAP in 1946.

Mroe Argentina Cronier ee

NAME We RELATIONSHIP _
Calle’ 5 Ro 655 Vedado, " ... Habana, Cuba oe
* ADDRESS - enenenennetan ec cen
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Sec. 27. YOU. ARE INFCRMED “THAT THE CORRECTNESS OF ALL STATEMENTS MADE

HEREIN WILL BE INVESTIGATED.

ARE THERE ANY UNFAVORABLE INCIDENTS IN ‘Your LIFE NOT MENTIONED ABOVE WHICH
MAY BE DISCOVERED IN SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION, WHETHER YOU WERE DIRECTLY
INVOLVED OR NOT, WHICH MIGHT REQUIRE EXPLANATION? IF SO, DESCRIBE. IP NOT,.
ANSWER “NO”

Sze. 28. I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ANSWERS ARE TRUE AND: CORRECT TO THE

BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND IAGREE THAT ANY MISSTATEMENT
OR OMISSION AS TO A MATERIAL FACT WILL CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR. IM.
‘MEDIATE DISMISSAL OR REJECTION OF. MY. APPLICATION, . os ~

DVINLIn Pout Hatem, Cem 0COtt 2. fay 1956 .

: : DATE.
ono! cee eee. =) C Clty and Stated
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ORS iw CROZIER ©
(Signature of Appticers)

USE THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR EXTRA DETAILS: NUMBER ACCORDING TO THE NUM-
BER OF THE QUESTION TO WHICH THEY RELATE. SIGN. YOUR NAME AT THE END OF
“THE ADDED MATERIAL. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS REQUIRED USE EXTRA PAGES THE.
SAME SIZE AS THESE AND SIGN EACH SUCH PAGE. ;

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‘Roapons for leaving? Termination of course.

Fram Jan 54 to May She . ;
Stodent. University of fan carloe, Guatem la city, | Quote
; we, Reasons for Leaving: political dtatarbances.

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Student. Uiveraity of Habana, Sehoal of Fconosits Soiences.

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"Prom Jan $4 to May She Guatemala City, Qustemla, ‘Student
' From July 54 to present, Habana, Cuba a _ Student.

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. APTTIOG: Chief, Wa/ IEE oo, . .
2 Fauna” covert Preining Fogunat ‘for Arthur G. ¥ALVADS

 EMPARERCR: Project. ANPHODARCR

1 Reforceee is mde to your wmmoractuc dated 4 Necmber 1956
Fequesting covert treiniag for Arthur ©. VAIVADA.

~ @. Foe CE Gtart approves the treiniac request rubject to the
cpamonts ond reccarsmations est forth tn the ana marcrandi
" Prepared by CI/ICD unier date af 2) tecewer }

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C/CI; ICD mem 444 20 Bee. 56 - MA lect; Coumente anf Becsemeotins tas
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SUBJ.Ci' s . Request for Covert Training
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Peeudonym: Arthur G. VAIVADA

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! CI Staff notes that ‘training for VAIVADA is scheduled to commence on

the same date in the same city as the training scheduled for Colonel
PEREZ and Lt. CASTANO of the Cuban. BRAC, This situation. seeng inherently |

| dangerous and unwarranted by the circumstances ag know to CI Starr. .

i Pending further justification SI Staff cannot concur in the tr ag '

; . Fequested; but would of course concur in the training for VaIVADA if the.
‘TS -Jeeale Were ‘shifted to another eity such ag New York, oe
H (This is. basically an operational or an operational security mtter. _
| CI/R&A/TRB therefore urges that CI/0°S/WH and CI/OA ‘discuss the problem

i . With the ‘desk, and resolve it if possible. CI/R&A/TRB will of course

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i ; . / 1, ‘The security compromise would only stem from tke two BRAC officers
: identifyirz the ValVaDa affiliation and training on behalf of this agency.
This apcears extremely remote as the desk advised there is no indication
that the ExAc officers know VATVADA either by name or sight.

2. ‘shile VAIVADA is being trained, his wife will be attending citizen.
-ship classes in D.C. preparing for her citizenship examination before
returning to:Cuba, .Consecquently, it would te a finaneial drain for TalVADA
to stay in New York City and his” wife in D.c. In addition, certain. ser diem
costs would be incurred by the Case. Officer traveling to Rew York City to.
monitor | sone of the OTR training.

3. The desk will instruct OTR of this joint training aspect end as
a precautionary measure, request that training sites, hours, ete, do not
overlap. “3

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Comments und Poccumentaticas on Proposed Covert raining 7
of Arter G. VAIVADA a

Covert Training Request for Arthur 6, VAIVADA of
& Decesber 1 . - , ; ;

-* 2° Arthur G. VAIVADA bas vorked principally, ond successfully 00, .
-on CP peastration operations pinee axploynent ty the Agency. ‘Wis ore |.
. pest vork involves: the bandling of 6 net of CP om tration agents amd
: ‘{nforments., IC) eoxcurs in general wits the projected treining sehemled.. Sa
‘for cubjest but recommends: that consiterable asphasis sreaifienlly be.
placed on anti-CP penetretion operations ({.0., principles and proctiogs. .
of penctration of the’ international Communist movesent), = ee

2. In addition, subject sheula also be given materials ant brief= .
_ ings on Communism in hin area of operations. It is suggested thet be -
bo given the following materials to BRIAR end disenss during the phase -
of training reeammended sbover “The Sperationsl Pattern of International
Communism in Latin America” (a paper. by CI/IGD) and °The Com
wunist Movement of Cuba” (a paper prepared by Kiss Anne Kendall). These
materials may be borrowed either fran Cl/ O/H (Kein) or tras ca/O1t/
Ooba (Boland). Lo .
co Ze Should OTR cantezplate presenting In- any of the CP - .
. penctration cas# studies contained in FEB 52-€65<4 (°The CP Penetration .
: Progran'- Issue Ho. 4) to subject curing the training sesaions, CI/ICD.
_.. (Rein = exterision 3719) stould be cosulted. ‘Some of the material in
. vB 52-8654 directly concerns VAIVADA's previous operational work. |

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Direster of Training ”
ATTENTION .1 Assistant Chief for Covert Training, OS/TR
FROM t Chief, Western Honisphere Division
SUBJECT 1. Request for Covert Training —

(|. Profeets AMPHODARCH (PT) .
, 0: Peeudenyms arthur G. VAIVADA
L, Request inittated by WH/T11/Cuba

2. Project Aporoval - Agent Clearance

@. Project AMPHODARCH last approved for renwal on-5 Octo-
ber 1956.

be P/A WATVADA bas operational clearance dated 19 July 1949.
3. Agent Status
° Contract (contenplate change to staft status ia near futare).

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ct ae ‘Lu*'. Qatted States ed : oy ).

ug Se tions Officer

7 dee 8 Hclands known te state by trae aan. Offices
. 2021 Barton Ball, Extension 2056. .

mo Alternate Operations Officer

- Bagh 0. Macduley, known to student by true mane. Offices
1021 Barton Hall, Extension 2056. i

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Biographia Information .. — o
Subject was born in De Kalb, Mlinois, on 20 Juns 1922. He.
recoived his primary and high school education in De Kalb and entered’
the U.S.: Army in 19L0, later transferring to the U.S. Air Pores. BS.
served as an operations and intelligence specialist, first inthe: -}
China-Rurma theatre ani later in Panama. He was discharged from the © . ~~
service in 1945 with the grade of Technical Sergeant. After hia dis-
charges he worked for @ brief period 48 @ laboratory technician in the _ o,
Sterling (Illinois) Silica-Gel corporation ‘and ‘taen returned to. the ; f° -
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Panama Canal Zone to marry “argentina CORDERD.C., a Costa Rican girl,

. in December 1945. For about four months he worked ag a stevedore and
labor foreman in the Canal Zone. In April'19h6 he. réeenli:ted in the ~~. |

_ ur Porce in the Canal Zone and was discharged three years later, in =

2 June 1949 he became a Cla contract azent. It was originally planned:
that he be used in Panama, but he was assigned inatead to ths BUMANOID”
'- Project in Costa Rica. While there, he successfully handled a highe
lovel penstration of the Commmnist Party.. In 1953 he was sent to
; Headquarters for training, and in 195h:he was sesigned te PZSTCESS ;
‘.  . * » for a brief period. In July 19S) he signed a new contract in Washing= _
ton whereby he became the new. principal agent of Project A'CHODIRCE. oo :
. He bas been under student cover and has worked for his B.A. dogreo em

Tate in 198 he had been recruited by the Agency, end on . .

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__.” _ Subject 4s happily narried and is the father of two children.

- Be is fluant in Spanish and is well qualified to continus vork in his
area of operations as showm by his past perfcrmance. He is also very.
Versatile and has a wide range of outside interests, including sports,

photograpny, outdoor life, and many others.
6. Previous Training — SO

. VAIVADA previously received covert. training at Headquarters
Guring the period S Ostober through 25 Hovesber 1953, under the train-

~ang alias of “VICKS." ‘The training was of a comprehensive nature.
Yo Project Objective - area of Assignment .

v7" >. . Q@pjectdive of Project AMPHODARCH 4s to provide coverage of
| Commnist, leftist, revolutionary and other political activities at
bd University of Habana, and the etident-youth circles in. general.

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~ WaTwanate present cover consista of. being a graduate student he
at the University of Habana. Efforts are currently underway to obtain
& Rew cover as representative in Habana of a well-knowm U.S. polling
agency, Subject's duties are those ofa‘ P/A handling a rather large
net of sub-agent informants in Cuban Universi ty-youth sircles. with .
emphasis on Communist and revolutionary. matters. “He reports directly ;
to the. Habana Station. :
i. Training Cover

Consultation in connection “with proposed new + polling cover
(see above) coubined with vacation ‘and acquisition of citizenship
for wife (sould explain. ‘tine, spent in | wmaington) .

12. Availability for Training

. Student will be available for trating on & full-time basis.

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. Lhe - Subjects to be Covered

Refresher course in’ Clandestine Intelligence Operations. . . : . . _
1S. Technical Training Requirements es F
Only those falling within prescribed Operations Course, if any.
Visits to Overt CIé Installations | .

Bone, past or present.

Special Attributes to be Braluated Ll

Le General suitability only. Subject's performance has been
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#12569 _

i. Reference is mde to your request dated 21 July 195) : oe i
for a recommendation as to whether an Operational Clearance ‘ a4
should be granted to pemit the Subjects use as an Agent in . SoA
Costa Rica under unindicated cover, ; ; v

2, The attached information is furnished as an aid in woe, :

determining whether or not the Subject should be used in the
requested capacity. . . oe ‘

SAD TENTS ETERS a! me EEN EU A Nin nd acral TR

‘3. In view of the fact that Subject has resided catside :
the United States since, at least, 1945 no field investigation or
was scheduled in this case. oo ,

&. ‘This memorandum pertains only to this proposed rs
assignment. It is requested that this office be informed of 2
your decision in this case. The attached material should be SE
returned to the writer in a sealed envelope marked "yes Only" & Bt

x . when it has served its purpose. ‘- se
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY: = | - -
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determining whether or’ not the Subjeot should be used.in the:

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1, Reference is made to your request dated 21 July 19h.
for a recommendation as to whother an Cpsrational Clearance .
shoald be granted to permit tho Subject's use as an Acent in -
Costa Rica under unindicated cover, Le

2. The attached informtion is-furnished as an aid in)

requested capacity. , ;

"3. In view of the fact that Subject has reaided outside
the United States. Since, at least, 1915 no field investigation
was achedmled in this Case.

bk, ‘his mmmorandun pertains only to this proposed
assigment. It is requested that this. office be informed of
your decision in this casa. tho attached. mterial should be

as

YOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITE:.

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COVERT NAME CHECK REPORT

‘SUBJECT: BL. 0, 112569 0C

In accordance with your request, a covert name check ,
was conducted on Subject with results as indicated below:

_ AGENCY RETURN _ DATE .
STATE ° mR 8/25 . oe
(less Passport) .

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PASSPORT FILE CHECK

DATE CHECKED 2) Sentecter 1¢5/

INITIALS AND CASE NIMEER:
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH +

(Photostatic copy ef birth certif: cate ecresrs.ir ths file: . : . 5 a;
. PASSPORTS RECEIVED _ : 3 %
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DATE ISSUED COUNTRIES PURPCSE OF . POSITION AND 3 q
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2 Septenber 1945 Cron, Penea rz Persoral. fusiress Studert - i ‘
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Anerded 1°. Keventer 1° 6 to show oceuration as 5/Sct. United States bir Porce ir Ferana,

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Peneved and anended the above pasvport at Paname Ciir, Perana 2° January 1¢40 winder orders:
from the Urited States Air Force (T Sz. AFI6CC13CC) authorizing hin 1C days leave of absence =
with permission to visit Nepubdlic of “Fonera and San Juan, Cosia fica. Subject regis stered~
at San Juan Tibes, Costa fica or 3 Mareh :19/© where fe was for the purnose of stud
the GI 5111 of Rights. 7 : : -

1A Augast 150 -,San Jose, Costa Tica , : tudent ~§
FIEOFSIO (passport ircluded sor, oss. A. » torn Costa Fica / ‘Septenter 49:
Anerced the ebove passport 9 Cctober 1€f1 at San Jose to irclude minor crild lillian CzT=PAD, ‘
born Costa “ice 24 June 1°51. ; a 3

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Renewed the above passport at San Jose, Costa [ica 17 August 1¢53, : ; a

2 July 1954 Sen Jose, Costa Tica Leavinz for United Student
POCFS1LLOCO States for visit :

ADDITICEAL IPORMATICN® , Address: (1°25) 612 West 7th Street, Sterlirg Tlirois.-

SPOUSE: Married 17 December 1°45 to Argertina COEDEZO at Cristobal, CZ, who vas born on
15 March 1919, who is not az. American citizen. :

PATEYTS: Lester Berl _ » born Palestire, Dinoia 15 March 1€CO and “Kiisateth Loraine
MeKIBSEE ,. bor: La toille, Dircis, beth of whom currertly reside at Taspico, Dlincis.

‘ ubject's file irdicated ‘thet he vesided in Dekalb, Illinois from birth until 1°40. Froa
1945 to 1949. he resided in Parexa, fron 1s4e to date he kec resiced in Costa Tica. we

Tt. (1945) Pose PEEROVICE, pot. related, 1322 Pleasart Stoeet, Delealb,. Tiirois,

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Operational Clearance is granted for the use of Artine G. VATYDA .
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mind that this clearance fs in no way to be construed as a guarentee of subject's.‘ ,
bona fides, but merely ceflects that derogatory information,
considered and evaluated for the instant Purpose only.

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SECRET
_ SECURITY INFORmaATICN

CLEARANCE REQUEST

TO : Chief, Special Security Division, 1&50 :
FROM: Chief, Staff C/sPB, Ca thad sa. aot, hes hoe Yr:
~ 3 ; Spein” Awe vat tee OE bergen aod bhatt :

SUBJECT: -NO.¢ cl. em Ld » + Se uf an (an Gore
1. Character of Case:  0C_X=X cs yee TT
2. CIA indices check required in edvance------~--------------------- Yes—-No---*

Hz AMP HODARCH
Costa Nea

3. Project name:

4. Proposed country of assignment:

5. Contemplated: type of contract or
employment agreement (see C.F.R. 14.1)

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' 6. Scope and nature of use or activity: | - Agent -
_% Subject's cover: Hot cited.

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8. Present whereabouts and occupation of Sebject: SA

wien : ‘9. Suggested guide of I&S investigation: U.3.- Govt. tH Comercial_
Other: Credit checks. a

_ Special coverege desired in investigatica: ' Bot efited.

Limitation, if any, on investigation: Fot cited. = ....- 2 ae

Subject aware of Agency interest-—

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, ‘Subject eware of pending investigation——---—- n------=- = Yog--No-=-
Subject briefed on “cover” story to be used in snvest {gat ion—Yeo-—No—™

Probable investigative contacts informed of “cover"story subject will use:
- Yes----Fo----. I? not, state reason. .

’ Return attached PROQ Part I-:
of your action.

57's Bog. Date-=="with results

Certification having been made by the Chief of the interested Division that
operational files and documents: contain so pertinent information of an in-
vestigative or security nature other than that furnished to Staff i, deal
such information forwarded to your office--——- -

Remarks: STC/SPB (nes) caaeedl been advice’, if Groen List initiated, =.

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MEMORATOUM FOR: stC/SPB
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;  ‘SUBJECE  —-g OCRe ; AAD /erench 11, Forwarding
i . Part Up FI, on_irtioe G, Vatuada (nseudonye)
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July 1954 2 Forwarding Part l PRQ.

Previous 0¢ obtained. ‘in No. 68, ‘dated 19. duly. 19499 -
oS, Asay ‘ct, HU FANOID » : a
th is Fart IT, PRQ, on: ith &taixats

26 cperttoon..Senursty.Cearace is requested dn

order to employ Arthur CG. Vaivada as (indicates US,
- 5 BSobaddgenosss witting eapuaneesangy fora aod valos of eaolamertss
| FI Om PAR and agntoor written contract. -

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MEMORANDUM FOR: S7C/SPB

 SUBJET? + OCR-__-B/'SD/eranch_ yyy, Porvarding ©:
_ Part Ip PRO; on pose L. Croster nA
“1. Forwarded herevith 1s Part I, PQ, on Ross L. Crosier

; 2. a. A Green List name check (Form 51-125) has been
pemested.

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be The Registry and WD operational files have teen
checked and no information of investigative value or security interest
was found on the subject, ;

.Go local Pield Traces contain ro derogatosy ingorzation.

3. Part IT, PRO, is being forvarded under memoranda for
.STC/SPB OR- “A/D/Sranch __ TIT 9 dated 14 July 1954 °

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Sp SPERSOMAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE ‘}- :
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PART I - BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - ; : "
Instretion: 2, Urite eloerly, an . :

: 2. Answer all questions completely. If question does

not apply, write “not applicable” .
3. Attach blank pages 1f additional space is needed.

3. Name at birth (if different from 1. +) _—sguter-Rose tronter ———
he Aliases, nicknenes, legal changes (State briefly time, reason and .

” place of use.) _

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5. a. Date of 5 birth ag gone tye — Place of birth —petsty, -stitmote

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6... Present citizenship, race if appropriate —g/sf—ty bet ————

T. Rationality at birth and any subsequent nationalities (if different

trem 6.1 g.-and-no-ovbooquent-oetontattiee

"8. Present residence (Owner, tenant, sub-tenant. )—euner-of-house-ant-tat—

9. Permanent address (if different from 8.)

10. Present occupation (full title, salery etc.)_etptonieted besa. ;

Also practicing photography and planning te pen swall st

(Give date and name in which certificate granted.)

- Relatives, friends, correspondents in United States. (Explain re-.

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13. Father - full nexe, occupation, present. residence, year and place

_ Tliinols, 1903 at laMblle, Illineis, U/s/ at birth with xo subsequent ©

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of birth, nationality at birth and subsequent nationalities..

Lester Earl Crozier, Trucking basinese, Bterling Illinois, bern 1900 in’
Palestine Illineis, U/3/ citizen with-no subsequent nationalities.

Mother - same information as 13.

‘Eldsabth Lorene Crosser (Heiden names. Moxibben) housewife, Sterling

“ Deen eta ete a ee le bonewenn co aeeae e

nationality. - . ; :
i ; . . 15. Wife (or husband) - full name, maiden ame , date and place of birth, , i
; ». date and place of marriage, nationality at birth and any subsequent. ~ 2
nationalities, present residence , ‘divorce, annulment. (Cive data “4 :
fe otreeae for all previous marriages.) - ; . i. woe
f “- Argentina de Crorior (Argentina Cordere Celderon) born 1918 at San Joce i
i Cesta Rica, married at Cristobal Canal Zone on 17 Deo 19453 Costa Rican
yf at birth with no subsequent nationality, proséxtly resides at Colima Tibas .
i Ban Jose, Costa Ricay no previous marriages. . ; mo,
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| St 27. Brothers and sisters - Saxe information a8 16, 0 saeco
* "© Noweie Béin Crocier, Male, 1933 Defelb, 121., U/8/, Sterling, TI.

‘4 Tames Re Crozier, Wale, 1930 Walta, I}1. U/8/ Soceshere in Coren with U/8/ Amy. |
. - “tam Laly Crozier, Female , 1924 Elcin, Ill. U.8. Sterling, Ill. oa

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, Fegietered as a 0/S/ citisen with ne subsequent nationality, residing:

at birth end any subsequent tationalities, presen* residence.: C
Ross Arnulfe Cresier, wale, born 4 sept 1949 at San Jose, c/e/ and

at Colima de Tibas, San Jese..

Elaine Croxier, Yerale, 1927 DeKalb Tyl. U/S/. Sterling, Ill. -

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“21, Present and past political affiliations » not apritesble, ~*~

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23. Education - school, location, course, degree, ‘dates |

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18, Relatives in service of any governzent, names and positions held.
James Eerl Crosier, Corporal, U/s/ Aray in Corea. :-

19. List all official identity papers held vith dates, numbers , place of issue
‘and. duration of validity. -

0/8/ Pascport, Issued San Sot 6 Coot, Qa _, Diag lig 1050) tt io Cesjig
Codule do Residencia, 100-37712, issued’ 6 April 1949. San Jese Costa Ries

indefinite with annual reneval.
20. Religton | - - degree Practiced, henvership in religious orders

: “Gathelte ” Reman, practiced sogastonellye

22. Travel outside country of present residence - country, dates, _ _

purpose, people and firms visited , wig) u/s/ Army, departed US: in Now 1941
. and covered Panama, Puerto Rice, Ecuador, “esta Rica, then departed US is
pevesea ie _¥ov 1944 and covered Australia, India, Burma, China, Iraquo, Iran, Ezypt,
. + Moreceo, Bermudas Dep US in Now 1945 to Panama os civilian to vark US Navy
ak Solo, then Dep C/2/ in April 1949 for enrollment at ou of CR, San ‘Jose
Rica. :

Graduated Grammer School at Five-peiuts District: School, sycaxore, Ili. - “991
, Graduated High school DeKalb Illinois by virthe of recognition of. credits
attained thr-ugh AF educational work and graduated actually in- 1949. . :
_Currehtly attending University of Costa Rica, thitd year, Economia Scienges.

2h. Languages and dialects (Indicate proficiency as good, fair, poor. >, ~
‘Language English Speck fond. Read _ Gand Undorotand —_deo :

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Photography.
| . .:, 2 Winancial status - earnings, bank deposits, securities, property :

ft TEA an peas ree rizeNRQRTONE Ste 1h MAAN Ran anane eee,

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25. . Military service - detesa, country, unit, rank, duty, where ree 7
:. services performed, decorations, vhen discharge, why. Give — -
| details if ever prisoner of var, u/s/ army 1940 = 1941, ‘artillery,

: a 1941 = 1945, Intelligence Specialist, Ponema, India-Burms theator. .

Diach@d torminetion of Yar. US Air Forces, 1946-1949, Technical Sergeants.
Intelligence Specialist, Political analysis, dischgd = exp term of service.

26 .. Present and past membership in organizations (professional, social,

political, etc.) . : .
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2]. Special skills, abilities, hobbies (radio, photography, etc.)

| Cepensation from 0/1/ bill of Rightss $120.00
- Approx earnings from Photography r) 40.00 :
. , Gener of house and lot valued at 4 3500-000 ~~
ool, Me -eurrent bank deposite. 7 ,

" 29. Bzploynent history - type of vork, salary, dates, employers, al- \ ~
., dresses, reasons for leaving. Include employment by any government.

Sumer Vacation 1939-40 ©: Stapling uachine ep. -950 week = California
_|  paeking Corporation, ‘DeKalb, Ill. Left for. service with US: army.

. . Technical Sergeant, 13 dollars month, dekgd exp ters. of service. ».

August 1945 = Oct 45 = Laboratory Technician ~ Sterling. Silica Gel Cerp --
O60 weekly = left due to strike complications, ~- :
epprex 65 dollars weekly = left for entrance US Air Forces.. .

. Intelligence Specialist, dischgd due to exp term of service. :

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Angast 1940-45 = US Arsy and AF, Operations and I telligence Specialist'=

O°" Jam 3946 © April 1946 = Syevedore and Labor forenan = US. Savy Coco Sele, CZ.”
“= 55. dpe I94b-aprdl 1949 08 Aly Fores, Albreok Air Base, CB. Tech Sergeant, :

Private, North Carolina, dischged for entry in Air Forces. US Air Forcess: =. .

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books, articles, publishers, dates.

a ‘ groups,) correspondents at home and abroad. -
|nenone - . .' Argentine de Crosier,

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7 30. Has subject dene any writing? Give details including titles of

31. List persons living at same address, close associates, (individuals or i,

Correspendentss

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. Be Col. C/3/ STATTLER , Wastingten, D/¢/
. o Francis J. Wilians, Hq 2nd AP, Barkedal
Majer Paul H. Harrison, Howard Field, c/a/
“Lt. Col. William R. Forbes, Howard Field,
Mr. Edward Marelius, Washington, BCo

' Hq 2nd Air Force -
' Barksdale Air Force Base.

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Mrs Jeannie Williexs
B/egt Fraceis Williens

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33. Court record - court, date, arrests, charges, punishments,

sentences, ecquittals, denaz ification, ete... ”
: 1... ,» Hot applieable.

Face - shape - Sears Rppendectony, varicose.
7 viens right lege .
Complexion___s_rmddy - Build . “

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INSTRUCTHONS TO CASE OFFICER:

“a. Hf feasibte, subject should ¢i1) in part 1 of PRO in his oun hand.

Part 54 (btems 36 to 58). y
&. If emergency these answers, keyed to ttems 1 to 12 by number, and with summary of Part — a
tl, say Se cabled to Headquarters, followed promptly by pouch with complete data. .
‘Se. fully completed, PRO must be sent to Headquarters as soon as possible, two copies of ;
Part # (including copy in supject’s harderiting, if possipte) and one copy of Part. 11. - 2.
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- Part II - OPERATIONAL INFORMATTON

2. Part tof: PRO is classified, aust be ives in by the case officer and is not to
be shosn to sudject.| :

3. Headquarters will not pe able to provide. an Operational Clearance unless it receives
arseers to al¥ questions on page 1 of Part §: i (tens 1 to 12), and to al} questions of

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7. al) pages of botn parts will bear the PRQ number, Composed of (a) station symbol
(b) Pag {c) numer assigned consecutively by the field station; e.g. PGa/PrQ/i0.:

Cryptenyn Arthur G, VAIVADA

How, when and where was subject first contac +ed. or geveloped? :
Subject was first recruited’ in Panama as HYDROPATH! in November 1948
and transferred to Costa “ica in approved HUMANOID project. Subsequently
was transferred to BIRADIAL project and PBSUCCESS, : ;

Could subject be turned over r quickly end ine secure manner ‘to

_Bomeone else for handling? Yes To vhom? Above record over the past
four years shows that subject-has .-- easily been turned over to
_ different projects and case officers,

Best estimate of subject's motivation
Subject is motivated by his interest in intelligence work, desire to
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7 Rewslt? What else has been done to ) verity biographical information

. ‘furnished by subject?

Checked upon recruitment in. Panama in 1919.
Has subsequently been check upon employment in. 1 other projects.

kl. What control exists over subject at present? How can 1t be increased?

Subject is controlled through dependence on salary, loyalty because “of
Auerican heritage, past Army and’ Agency - service, and a desire for a ; 3
career in intelligence work. . Se :
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becomes of. his information?
Subject if cognizant of ths identity of this organization.”

43. Explain fully subject's past or present connection with any

intelligence service.

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‘best qualified by education and experience to furnish? Give.

.. @waluation of information received. . eee re

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45. If subject's duties are to be other than intelligence gathering,

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Is it proposed to pay subject a regular salary? If so, amount per

week, month, ete. Explain any other methods of paynent, such as

exchange commodities,

Subject is to receive $5060.00 annually, plus allowances, ‘

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Have any promises or commitments whatsoever (not covered elsevhere
_ 4m this form) been made to subject? Explain. tet
Mo.

50. Are subject's language abilities and. other characteristics such that he
;- Could pass esa native of a country. or region other than his own? Explain.”

. What is subject's social standing? ‘Ariatocrecy, upper. middie’ clase,
dower middle class, peasantry,

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52. What are subject's Personal habits? Liquor, drugs » Gambling, mistresses

> or lovers? Social drinker but very moderately . No gambling or mistresses, _

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53. ‘Evaluation of subject's character, reliebility, security. a
All noted excellent. a

he with what other foreign 3 power vould “gubject be most likely to

None.

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roc ++ 55 What special abilities, talents, or qualifications are possessed by . § ° eed a

& subject which would conceivably be of value for (other operations in

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56. Attach samples of subject's signature and hendvriting in ell languages “.
known to him, also a recent, dated photograph, and. Fingerprints.


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58. Other miscellaneous operational data and coments.

|, BxeelLent work done in previous pro ects should , ws
a; , Bee in project AMPHODARCH. J ably quality subject fer

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2). Dave: 19 July 1954."
: FROM: = Chief, WD
tes wt Sr pgree °
- SUBJECT: = esuest for Operational Clesrance for use of Arthur G. 2 OR
VAITADA in Project AMPHUDARCH ope
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H 1. Reference is made to Operztionel Clesrence Nc. C=25507, dated , . .
} 28 April 19514, wherein’ the Subject was. cleared for use in Project: PBSUCCESS, o
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2. It is requested «hat Subject now be cleared for use in Project , .
ane ~ AMPHODARCH, ; an oa
i 3. PRQ, Parts I & IT have been subaitted to your office, Green List Book
H Check io. 9467 was subnitted to STD and this office was informed by phone on 5
i 16 July 1954 thet no dercgetory information on Subject wos on record with STD. i
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ATISUTION ' Mr, Maurice Brady
SUBJZCT Cancellation of 0COaR] OC on

Cisic) 20ss Lester C20ZTER
Project PBSUCCESS -

so oC 25507 | .
It is requested that P°OEREOC, 7 » dated 28 Apr 195).
and granted to (iame) Ross Lester CROZIER

of utilization on project PBSUCCESS be cancelled.

F. P, HOLCOMB
Special Deputy, DD/P


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“| SUBJECT: Request’ for Anendzent of OPC - sIRADIAL = [iA

= fmARTRI ENN are ee ster nara es treat: eens recente ere ne ee ROL Sane n/m VNR at a Eee

's STC/SPB DATE: | 25 May 195];

Attention: Ur. Ogden

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1. This division has been advised by the Guatemals City station ~
that BIRADIAL (fornerly HUMANOID) is currently being used as cutout in
the ESCROW project. : an

2. BIRADIAL, whose pseudonym is Anthony G, VAIVADA, holds OPC for
PBSUCCESS,

-:36 In accordance with the recommendation contained in Para, 6.(b),
Memorandum of the Chief, Plans, FI, dated 7 May 195) » Subject: Project -
Renewal ESCROW, it is requested that the OPC for this agent be amended
to authorize his additional use as stated in Para. 1 above

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_ OPERATIONAL . CLEARANCE

No. 6.25507

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Operational Clearance is eranted for the use of Artie G. varvang

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This clearance anenis Subject's first nane (Ps) from Anthony To arthur. ‘
. Uae however, remains.as stated in clearance dated 26 April 1954.4 * og

“this clearance is for the specific use set forth above, and is based upon an,
eppraisal of information currently available to this office. It. must be borne in
‘mind that this. clearance is in no way to be construed as a guarantee of subject's
bona fides, but merely reflects that derogatory information, if any, has been
considered and evaluated for the instant purpose only.

. rome ma 59-87. pacviews. emi tions mor re o vue

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: ns follows:
i. As recnested in mo of 27 Arril 1954 this clearance supersedes |

i, that of 19 July. 1549 and peraits Subject's use under Project

i PBSUCCESS. Further, tais clearance is so azended to allow oT

po for Subject's additional cuvies as eutcut under Project. ESCROR. .

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appraisal of information currently available to this office. It must be borne in
mind that this clearance is in no way to be construed as a guarantee of subject's
bona fides, but merely reflects that derogatory information, if any, has been -

; considered and evaluated for the instant purpose only.

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Mr. Maurice Eracy

Clearance for Arthur G. VAIVADA (Ps) - FSSUCCESS

‘Confirming conversation on 26 Arril 195% between Mr. Eredy
and Hr. Salerno, FRSUCCESS, it is requested that Operaticnal Clearance
° Bo. 68, uted 19 July 1949, gracted to Subject under Project BIRADIAL, =k
_Bov be anended and trought up to date fer Suttect's use on Prefect 5 :
PASUCCESS. In additicn, it ts further requested that the clearance issued -
be so amenced as to also reflect Subject's a@ditional duties as cutout ©
on Project ESCROW. . ;


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UNCLASSIFIED

INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the “TO” column. Under, each comment a line should be drawn across sheet
and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "TO" column. Each officer should initial (check mask insufficient)
before further routing. This Routing and Recurd Sheet should be retuned to Registry.

RA SBERRY

ORF LOSER

3- There is no conflict® of =
interest here. PSBUCCESS is the *~
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supporting PESUCCESS. Loe

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Office Memorandum ¢ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

' ATT : Mr. Burton
" FROM 1s Chief, HD

TO.) sO FI/S7C/SPB : - . DATE: 12 Avril 1954 _

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‘SUBJECT: Use of Contract Agent Anthony 3. VAI ub as Cut-Out in ESCROW Project

i. 1. The Guatemala Station has advised Headquarters that subject contract - 4
| ' “-agent, who holds Provisional Orerational Ulearanee for FSSUCCSSS, , ;
_ is currently also being used as cut-out in the ESCxO/ Project. i
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H 2. Pursuant to telennone. conversation this date between Ur. Burton _ , iy
i and the ‘I desx officer concerned, it is requested that. above Lo 5 i
‘ reference Provisional Crerational Clearance be anended to 7 Ca
{ autrorize the vse of VAIVADA in the SSCz. 4 rroject as indicated OY
{.. . - in paragraph 1 above. : . mo : 3

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i ATTENTION: Mr. Thomas Ogdes

: SUBJECT: arthur G. VAIVADA (pseudo)

It is requested that the proper clearance be granted for the +

; ' . use of subject, now on Project BISADIAL, on Project - WCCESS. This -; ;

: will confirm telephone conversation between your office and WH/Personnel .
|] . on 9 Deceaber 1953. mo, oS Se

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; i Tees he SC/SP8 concurrence 1g subject to further roview of operation:
; after six months who Conmo details will -be inom. .

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MEVOPANDUU TO: FILE
FROUs Janca R. Burton

SUBJECT: Project BIRADIAL . Loh . “

1, BIRADIAL (fornerly HM'ANOID) fs the only agont involved in this _
operetion at the present time, Additional agents aru expectad to be .
added at a later date. : ; .

t+) By Tha Case Officar reported tnat the agents other than BIRADIAL
i ‘formerly used in -the HUMANOID oper: ticn would ba Picked up by other
Jo. ‘Operations in the Costa Rica area in the near futuro.

3. The Case Officer was instructed to report tie change in
. BIRADIAL's cryptonym and use to SIC/SP8 and also the chariges for the.:
: _. other agents when their trunafer to new projects hao been acconplisned,

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BECURITY 1.071.078


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1. From informtion mado available to this office it ;
appears that details concerning the exposure of tho technical
servaillence of Juan Sosch end subsoquent arrests wore not
fully determined. It is belicved srobablo that HUMANOID has

“deen compromised with the Costa Aican suthoritios.

- @e-- It 4s understood that, with the exception of the
HCWNIST Project, ‘TZAN0D ia.to continue incctive-for an
undetermined poriod. Any furthor contemlated use of HJMANOID
Should be coordinated with 510/SPB. : . .

. 3a In view of his wife's and mtherinelarts Costa Rican
und and apparent comections and associations with
politically simificant persosa)lities, it is rocomended
HGMANOID discontimue tsinz his home to reprodzcs material -
odtained in tho MUMANIST Projocte .


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_ Office Memorandum + UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT...

+ SIC/oco. ae oe “DATE: 2 pect

POM : Chief, FT oe LF

SUBJECT: mAKOD

The following answers are keyed to your ‘questionnaire dated — 4 .
S February 1951 concerning HUMANOID: : . oe 4 “3

be He is used substantially the same: as when clearance _. -\
was issued. .

Sana ret > ay “Subject isan active agent.

Ce Subject has not been used in connection with projects ‘ CSE
. other than originally contemplated, = 7 t 3

a Al information on subject's personal and operational
security has been subnitted,

@e The operation has been considered - excellent, The only . 4
test of HUMANCID's security has been the test of t
evaluating his information, and the evaluation of his nv
reliability by the Chief of Stations.’ 4

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a shah sidaTeNS ahi sug Ste wt teen
Leeper remnant Neem . x, _.

f. There have been no operational or other changes. in
the status of this agent which ‘have affected our
evaluation of this agent. .

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